1959 Paul Jaboulet Aîné Hermitage La Chapelle
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Evolved and a touch funky, with a marijuana edge to its exotic herbs, olive, truffle, pepper and espresso-laced bouquet, the 1959 Hermitage la Chapelle is medium to full-bodied and shows some cracks around the edges, with dry tannin and edgy acidity. Nevertheless, it has surprising concentration and is still enjoyable, albeit, it needs to be drunk up. This might be a case where owners will regret always putting a bottle back in the cellar, as opposed to opening those great bottles and drinking them with friends.
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Jeb Dunnuck
Jancis Robinson MW
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A recorked bottle sold by Reid Wines from a member of the Jaboulet family. Mid ruby and even sweeter than the 1961 served blind alongside it. Obviously older – tastes much more than two years older than the 1961. Sweet and jewelly. Transparent, relatively light and lively. Lovely fruit but definitely a very mature wine. In much better condition than the 1964. (JR)
Dark brick. Violets on the nose. Dried out. A bit furry and lacking integrity. Sweet. Ungracious. (JR)
A miraculously well-preserved bottle of wine displaying mushrooms and richness on the nose. The palate was remarkable: full and fresh with pepperiness but no excess of dryness or acidity. Velvety texture and lots of life. (JR)